3/6 Recap: So let’s just say the first set of UCL second legs didn’t go so hot for me. The return of the Champions League brought my “account” into the negatives as both PSG and Liverpool could not deliver. Liverpool was already up 5-0 in the tie, so they get a pass for pumping the… Continue reading UCL Re-Do – Picks From Across The Pond for March 7, 2018
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Cue Up The Champions- Picks From Across The Pond for March 6, 2018
3/5 Recap: Some people like to make picks and then just walk away. Let the events play out. See the results at the end. I am not one of those people. Yesterday’s matches raised the old blood pressure up a few notches ahead of midweek Champions League fixtures. Both Manchester United and Celta Vigo left… Continue reading Cue Up The Champions- Picks From Across The Pond for March 6, 2018
3 Players To Watch During The 2018 UEFA World Cup Playoffs
During the coming days, Europe will determine which will be the four remaining teams that will participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup next year. Italy, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Croatia, Greece, Switzerland and Northern Ireland will all battle for a World Cup berth in the coming days. We are definitively going to see some epic… Continue reading 3 Players To Watch During The 2018 UEFA World Cup Playoffs
Carlo Ancelotti For Hire
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all-time. Anyone who argues that to the contrary is just flat out wrong. His brilliance is simple and he’s always seeing things a couple steps before they happen. So while a lot of us were left bewildered by his sacking four days ago, I know Carlo… Continue reading Carlo Ancelotti For Hire
Meet Kasper Dolberg, Europe’s Most Exciting Forward Prospect
Every year there are young players who become stars out of nowhere. Last year it was Kylian Mbappe, the former Monaco striker who joined PSG this summer and could easily become the world’s most expensive player sooner than later. And while the 18-year-old is indeed a talented player, he’s a reality by now. So the… Continue reading Meet Kasper Dolberg, Europe’s Most Exciting Forward Prospect
Deadline Day Winners and Losers
Transfer deadline day is a cavalcade of rumors unparalleled in the world of sports. Teams across the world at this juncture are usually in two camps. Most doing big business on the day are in a fevered panic trying to strengthen their squad. A select few use this smoke screen to get some cheeky upgrades… Continue reading Deadline Day Winners and Losers
UCL Draw Was Rough On London
The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place this past week. The pinnacle of club football will begin anew on September 12th. I for one think this could be one of the strongest conglomeration of 32 teams the competition has had before. For the first time, the English Premier League will have five… Continue reading UCL Draw Was Rough On London
Top Three Teams That Can Battle Real Madrid For The UEFA Champions League Title
Real Madrid have all the makings of a dynasty in European soccer. Los Merengues have won three of the last four UEFA Champions League titles. And honestly, they appear as the main favorites to win it all once again in 2017/18. Three-peating in soccer is quite difficult, however, so we should not assume Madrid are… Continue reading Top Three Teams That Can Battle Real Madrid For The UEFA Champions League Title
Under The Radar Stars at UEFA U21 Championships
If you really pay attention, there is always a major tournament going on across the globe. The footballing calendar never relents. There is little respite for world class players. They deal with grueling seasons for their clubs. Instead of summers on holiday, internationals usually spend their time in training camps and tournament play. There is… Continue reading Under The Radar Stars at UEFA U21 Championships
Why Manchester United Are Favorites To Win UEFA Europa League
There’s no question Manchester United have what it takes to win the UEFA Europa League this season. The Red Devils are playing against Anderlecht, but they have everything on their side to advance. After drawing 1-1 in the first leg in Belgium, The Red Devils need to close the deal in Old Trafford. And barring an… Continue reading Why Manchester United Are Favorites To Win UEFA Europa League